8+ mon, 6+ day ago (410+ words) Salt Lake City Police has released bodycam footage showing what led up to a moment where an officer shot a dog after being bitten early Sunday morning. SALT LAKE CITY " The Salt Lake City Police Department has released bodycam footage showing what led up to a moment where an officer shot a dog after being bitten early Sunday morning. (Warning: The video, seen in the media player above, contains graphic language and images that may be disturbing to some viewers. FOX 13 has removed some particularly graphic visuals.) According to a press release from SLCPD, the incident began around 3:15 a.m., when officers were called to a 7-Eleven at 1692 W. North Temple on reports of trespassing. Once on scene, two officers encountered a large group of people in the parking lot and called for backup. When one officer approached the group, a dog on…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (407+ words) PROVO, Utah " Utahns gathered in Provo Friday night to honor the life of Charlie Kirk, with many university students in attendance. "We heard a loud pop, a ring, a sharp noise, and people ducked down, people fell, and then after that, it was like a stampede," Beesley said. "It was horrific, and I was right there." His friend Beck Dishman said it's something he never thought would happen at his school. "I was in shock," Dishman said. "I realized this happened at our school. This is historic for a horrible, nasty reason, but this is historic." WATCH: Students pick up belongings held as evidence from UVU investigation Governor Spencer Cox is calling on the younger generation to help fix the very divided political climate. Many Republican students told FOX 13 News that they're willing to reach across the aisle to help…...

6+ mon, 14+ hour ago (402+ words) "It felt just euphoric," he recalled. Thampy still remembers the word that clinched the championship for him. RELATED STORY | Longtime Scripps Spelling Bee officials keep the buzz going for spellers "It might as well be tattooed on my hand at this point," he joked. "The word is 'demarche.' It's a diplomatic communique or maneuver." Someone else who remembers their winning word is Barrie Trinkle. "Vouchsafe - yes, I do still know how to spell it," she said with a laugh. "It means to 'attest to something.'" Trinkle can attest to how much the Bee has changed since she won more than 50 years ago, back in 1973. "I don't know what kind of magic happened to make being academically able be cool," Trinkle said. "It wasn't cool 50 years ago, but boy, it's really cool now. And I just think that's great." RELATED STORY…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago (388+ words) No matter how you want to celebrate Halloween with your family, you're sure to find it in this week's Family Fun with Fox 13. The city of Kaysville is getting a jump on Halloween on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Dress up in your costumes and head to the parking lot of the Kaysville Police Department for the annual Trunk or Treat The entire family will love this event that includes a variety show, trick-or-treating and free hot cider and hot chocolate Their Garden After Dark: Trouble in Oz will take your entire family on a glowing adventure to the Emerald City This is the Zoo's Halloween-themed, after-hours event featuring a family-friendly light display, seasonal decorations and interactive attractions It's their Halloween Treat Walk downtown on Friday, October 31, 2025 More than 60 businesses will be open and taking part in trick-or-treating In fact, their celebration is…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago (76+ words) On March 18, 2020, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake and an aftershock both happened during a live Good Day Utah newscast. Here's what our viewers saw. WATCH: The March 18, 2020 earthquake happened while FOX 13 was live SALT LAKE CITY " On March 18, 2020, a magnitude 5.7 earthquake and an aftershock both happened during a live Good Day Utah newscast. Here's what our viewers saw. Watch FOX 13 News on your favorite streaming device anytime, anywhere...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago (278+ words) Taking a look at some Christmas themed family fun events happening around Utah. Tonight, Weber State University, transforms into a winter wonderland with Holiday Pops Extravaganza. Making its highly-anticipated return to Ogden, this popular program celebrates the magic of the season with cherished favorites, delightful surprises, and, of course, the big guy himself: Santa. Get tickets here. At the Glendale Branch of the Salt Lake City Library.. Kids can decorate their very own gingerbread person in this cookie-themed Preschool Storytime event. Cookies and supplies will be provided. Space is limited. The event begins at 10:30 am on Friday. Find more information here. Saturday, Santa Paws is coming to town! Bring your pup to decorate doggie cookies provided by Rebel Paw, enjoy a human treat and pick up your doggie stocking. Bundle up for a "sleigh" (aka wagon) ride with your furry…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (426+ words) Caroleina comes to Utah from Springfield, Illinois where she covered a wide range of stories including major trials, controversial legislation, and community protests. SALT LAKE CITY " One Millcreek resident found a bag containing memorabilia belonging to the Jason Bateman family after moving into their home. Jacob Branon moved into his Millcreek home in October 2023 when he noticed the bag. "We thought, there's no way, right? There's no way this is the same Bateman family," he said. "As far as we know, the box in the bag was not there when we first did our walk around the place. We could be wrong, but pretty sure we would have noticed something like that. And then on our second day, we're just doing another walk around, and that's when we noticed a big red box and a big green bag." Branan tried…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago (214+ words) Each family will get a free swag bag filled with items to help you enjoy summer. This gets started Friday morning, June 6, 2025, at the Pratt Aquatic Center Park. Click here for more information . Thanksgiving Point's newest event, Imaginaria, is now open! It's a summer festival for kids featuring pirates, fairies, dinosaurs, sea creatures, as well as an obstacle course, a mega-slide and more than 25 hands-on crafts So if you're in the area, hurry over to Fryer Park to get in on the fun of water games, foam machines, face painting and a dunk tank Each week there's a free activity at a different facility Each family will get a free swag bag filled with items to help you enjoy summer This gets started Friday morning, June 6, 2025, at the Pratt Aquatic Center Park There will be horse carriage rides, face painting,…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (193+ words) On Friday, December 6, 2024 it's Heber City's turn to light their official Christmas tree! This annual old-fashioned Christmas event at the Tabernacle ... There's a holiday festival at the Utah ... If you're in the St George area, there's a tree lighting celebration on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Utah Tech This will be a fun-filled night of live music, seasonal treats, games and activities The park will be decorated with lights and ornaments and you can join in the Christmas light parade by decorating your own car This is also a lighting ceremony with live music, pics with Santa, story time with Mrs Claus, plus a gingerbread house competition You'll also be entertained with performances by local talent as you enjoy hot cocoa and cookies They're also expecting a visit by Santa Claus "Light up the Cairns & Holiday Shop & Stroll" is on Friday, December…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago (224+ words) The Days of '47 Parade is on Saturday, July 23rd in downtown Salt Lake City. You can see floats, horses, entertainers, clowns and more. There is a celebration in Liberty Park after with food, arts and entertainment with a laser show at 10pm. The 25th Annual Native American Celebration and Powwow is also at Liberty Park on July 23rd. What better way to celebrate Pioneer Day than at This is the Place Heritage Park? In addition to the regular exhibits, there will be a candy cannon, panning for gold, pony and train rides and games on both Saturday, July 23 and Monday, July 25. Layton is having an electric light parade on Saturday, July 23 at 10pm. It goes down Wasatch Drive and you can see wagons, bikes, strollers and even people decorated in lights. In Utah Valley, Mapleton is having their parade, entertainment and fireworks on July 24th. Brigham…...